Between the household enterprise that brings her a ton of pleasure, a profitable marriage to Louis Ruggiero and her decades-long profession on Fox 5 NY, one can be mistaken for considering Rosanna Scotto has all the time led a fairytale life. Nevertheless, like most individuals, the Fox veteran has additionally had her share of heartache — and sadly for Rosanna, a few of it has performed out extremely publicly. 

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One significantly unhappy second got here earlier than Rosanna started her tenure at Fox. As some will know, Rosanna is the daughter of Anthony Scotto. Anthony was a strong union chief, however was additionally rumored to have hyperlinks to the Gambino crime household, the identical mob household to which many aged Hollywood stars had been stated to have been linked. In 1978, he was investigated for taking funds from Brooklyn waterfront enterprise house owners. The next yr, he was convicted of racketeering, the accusation being that he’d solicited a whopping $200,000 in funds from the enterprise house owners. 

In accordance with The New York Instances, Rosanna had been current when her father was discovered responsible. “[Rosanna] Scotto, the defendant’s daughter, sobbed as her mom, Marion, stared on the wall throughout the room, her face registering disbelief,” the outlet famous of the 1979 trial’s conclusion. She would have been simply 21 on the time. Rosanna’s father started his sentence in 1981, and was launched in 1984 for good habits. We’re positive the Fox star was thrilled, particularly as a result of on the time of his conviction, there was a risk he’d need to serve 20 years. Even so, there’s additionally little doubt that it might be a tricky factor for any 21-year-old to expertise.

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Practically 40 years after Rosanna Scotto was seen sobbing in a court docket room over her dad’s conviction, her identify was introduced up in one other high-profile trial. This time, although, it was her son, Louis “L.J.” Ruggiero, who was concerned. 

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Again in 2018, Ruggiero was referred to as on as a witness in a horrifying homicide trial. A pal of his, James Rackover, was accused of homicide — and as Ruggiero revealed, he’d informed him about it the day after it had occurred. Horrifyingly, Ruggiero recounted Rackover telling him that, after slitting the sufferer’s throat, he’d thrown the physique out the window to keep away from cameras inside his condo constructing seeing something, and that after he’d buried Joseph Comunale, he’d “ordered pancakes from a diner and ate it like nothing ever occurred,” in keeping with the New York Put up. 

As for the way Scotto grew to become immediately concerned, she was additionally introduced up in the course of the proceedings when it turned out Rackover had beforehand deliberate to blackmail the superstar’s son into having her repay playing money owed they’d racked up collectively. As recounted by the New York Put up, Rackover informed Ruggiero he had footage of him having intercourse with prostitutes in his bed room and that if he did not get Scotto to repay their money owed in full, he’d be sure that his girlfriend noticed it. The choose stopped the lawyer common from addressing the scenario in redirect and Scotto by no means addressed the scenario both, so it is not clear if the plot labored. That stated, it is more likely to have come as a blow to her on multiple entrance: in spite of everything, James was the faux-adoptive son (and irl lover — sure, there was quite a bit happening) of Jeffrey Rackover, a really shut household pal of Scotto’s. 

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Again to Rosanna Scotto’s dad, in August 2021 the longtime Fox 5 NY persona shared the devastating information that Anthony Scotto had handed away. “We’re damaged hearted to share the passing of Anthony M Scotto,” her Instagram announcement started. In one other assertion from the Fb web page for the household’s restaurant, Fresco by Scotto, the household reiterated their grief. “He was our rock, our sounding board, and our motivator. We love him a lot,” it learn. The next yr, on Father’s Day, Rosanna shared on Instagram that Anthony had taken unwell that very same weekend the yr prior.

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Sadly for Rosanna and her family members, Anthony’s dying prompted a ton of articles about his previous, with headlines referring to him as a mobster. That could not have been straightforward for the household, particularly given Rosanna’s response to his conviction so many a long time prior. What’s extra, Anthony continued to assert he was harmless for years after the investigation into his actions. Even so (and maybe unsurprisingly), Rosanna did not reply to any of the headlines, nor did she attempt to refute something. As a substitute, she and her household thanked those that’d provided form phrases about Anthony. “We admire your comforting notes and outpouring of affection,” they famous of their Fresco by Scotto assertion. 

It is definitely a credit score to Rosanna and the prolonged Scotto household’s grace throughout what was a really troublesome time. 

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As some would possibly know, Rosanna Scotto counts Wendy Williams as considered one of her shut buddies. In mild of that, it solely is smart that she’s been extraordinarily involved concerning the discuss present host. That being stated, she’s additionally made it clear that she would not wish to be working a bunch of tales on Williams. 

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Chatting with Web page Six in 2022, Scotto defined, “It is arduous for me to speak about her typically. I strive to not. When there’s one thing that I do not actually wish to speak about on air I sort of excuse myself from it.” Merely put, she defined, “I do not need the news on my pal. They’ll have the unique.” One more stylish transfer on Scotto’s half. 

It’s price noting that, regardless of her desire to not speak about Williams, there have additionally been instances when she’s used her platform to focus on her buddies’ well being taking a constructive flip. For starters, in her interview with Web page Six, she appeared to trace at Williams simply needing a while out and stated she’d like to have a ladies day at a spa. “A bit therapeutic massage and a few lady time. No fancy garments and make-up. Only a good ladies’ time,” she stated of what the plans would possibly embody. A number of years later, in March 2025, Scotto as soon as once more spoke about her pal doing properly, permitting Williams to name in to “Good Day New York” stay and discuss concerning the outcomes of her cognitive analysis. It was a good way to let Williams communicate for herself in wake of her miserable actuality, and Scotto ended their name with a promise to her and a reminder to viewers as to why she determined to get the unique, in spite of everything. “I bought your again,” she promised. 

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Sticking with March 2025, those that observe Rosanna Scotto on social media will possible know that early on within the month, the longtime Fox 5 NY star shared the information that her beloved Maltese poodle, Lulu, had died. She did not maintain again on sharing how heartbroken she was by the loss. 

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“It has been very troublesome to even talk about this with household and buddies, however we needed to say goodbye to our little Lulu. We had been so grateful to have her for over 16 years. She introduced us such pleasure and we’ll actually miss her,” Scotto wrote on the Instagram whereas sharing snaps of the household with Lulu. Through the years, Scotto has shared numerous footage and movies of Lulu along with her followers — from birthday posts to well being updates — and it was no secret that she handled her pet like considered one of her human kids. As such, her announcement obtained an outpouring of affection, with buddies, household and followers alike sending of their well-wishes.

Hopefully the type messages had been a small comfort for Scotto and her household. And as many identified, there was no query how a lot they adored the pup. “She crossed the rainbow bridge figuring out she was cherished,” one fan wrote.

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